Best time to ski Cortina d'Ampezzo
For the best snow, ski Cortina d'Ampezzo in November, December, and April. Those months bring 48% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Cortina d'Ampezzo snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 9,613 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Cortina d'Ampezzo's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: November, December, and April get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
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Cortina d'Ampezzo season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Cortina d'Ampezzo?
For the best snow, ski Cortina d'Ampezzo in November, December, and April. Those months bring 48% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Cortina d'Ampezzo?
November is typically the snowiest month at Cortina d'Ampezzo, with about 18% of the season's snow.
Does Cortina d'Ampezzo have good snow in December?
December brings about 16% of Cortina d'Ampezzo's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Cortina d'Ampezzo getting snow right now?
As of Friday, November 6, 2026, Cortina d'Ampezzo is forecast to get 0.4" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days (4.3" at the summit), ranking #27 of 35 international ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is tomorrow with 0.2". Right now at mid-mountain it's 37°F, clear sky, with 4 mph wind.